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UPDATES
5 April 2025
The Board Elections for the Institute are open from 5 April to 30 April.
If you are an eligible member of the Institute, please vote. If you are an eligible member and have not received an online ballot, please contact ea@boinz.org.nz.
3 April 2025
Over two-thirds of building consent applications submitted to councils last year required a request for more information (RFI) – that’s a concern.
But in pointing the finger at councils for “stopping the clock” on “apparent” non-compliance is missing the point.
The fundamental issue that continues to plague the sector is the high number of people working in it who do not have adequate skills or knowledge which can be evidenced by the reasons for failure including moisture, structure etc.
20 February 2025
Since the formation of the coalition government at the end of 2023, the Minister of Building and Construction has announced a number of initiatives and legislative positions premised around the principles of housing affordability and availability.
To view the Institute's response please click here.
20 February 2025
The Institute has issued a Call for Nominations for the 2025 Board Elections.
For more information please click here Board Election information page
23 January 2025
NEW - Check out the latest updates from GIB® systems.
Hear about the NEW FACTORY in Tauriko and UPDATES to two key TECHNICAL MANUALS.
23 January 2025
Lead and corrosion resistance in copper alloy plumbing products
Removing Barriers to using overseas building products
Granny Flats
Temperature Limited Water Heaters
Remote Inspections
Building Code Fire Safety Review
About the Building Officials Institute of New Zealand
The Institute is a non-profit registered charitable organisation. The Institute has a National Office based in Wellington and nine branches nationwide. The Institute represents over 1200 members engaged in building controls in both the public and private sectors.
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CONFERENCES & AWARDS

BOINZ Symposium &
BCA Leaders Forum
26 - 28 May, Te Pae, Christchurch
Join us for at our annual events!
With a refreshed programme the Symposium and BCA Leaders Forum will run alongside each other offering three days of inspirational keynote speakers, an informative technical programme featuring the latest products and innovations, field trips, exhibits, networking functions and the excellence awards dinner.

EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2025 NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
TRAINING COURSES
The Training Academy provides relevant, up-to-date quality training and events for building control staff, the building industry, and anyone who is interested in building compliance and quality building outcomes.

Online
These courses offer the flexibility to learn at your own pace, at a time that works for you. Each course takes between 1 and 2 hours depending on your existing knowledge base.
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Face to Face
These classroom courses offer the additional benefit of networking and learning from your peers. Join in person or via online zoom.
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Entry to BCA
The starting point in your Building Surveying career pathway, Entry to BCA is a 2-part learning pathway designed to effectively and efficiently increase competency.
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